System and method for carrying medical and/or personal information
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1. A method of providing information about a user comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a locket enclosing a memory chip, the memory chip storing information about the user, and supporting the locket on the user so that the locket is accessible to obtain information stored in the memory chip;
b) opening the locket to expose a machine-readable portion of the memory chip;
c) inserting the machine-readable portion of the locket into a reader to access the information stored in the memory.
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Abstract
A system and method for carrying personal and/or medical information includes a locket designed to contain a memory electronic device to store information about the user. The locket is design to be opened to provide ready access to a machine readable portion of the memory device by a reader. The locket is combined with a pocket in a shoe to carry the locket unobtrusively. The locket and pocket can include a logo which will alert medical or other emergency personnel as to the existence of the locket during an emergency.
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1. A method of providing information about a user comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a locket enclosing a memory chip, the memory chip storing information about the user, and supporting the locket on the user so that the locket is accessible to obtain information stored in the memory chip;
b) opening the locket to expose a machine-readable portion of the memory chip;
c) inserting the machine-readable portion of the locket into a reader to access the information stored in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for carrying information of a user comprising:
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a) a locket having a lid, opening of the lid exposing an inside portion of the locket, the locket further comprising a support connected to the locket and permitting the locket to be worn by the user so that information about the user is accessible;
b) a memory chip attached to the inside portion and having a storage capacity to store information about the user, the memory chip having a machine-readable portion so that the information can be accessed by a reader. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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